Table of contents for March 2021 in InStyle

ON SET ONSCREEN ICONS? “Going back to when I was a little girl, Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs, Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science, Kelly McGillis in Top Gun, Ione Skye in Say Anything, and Elisabeth Shue in Adventures in Babysitting.” ULTIMATE FASHION LOOK? “High-waist bell-bottom jeans and a hot pump.” FAVORITE MUSICIANS? “I’m a die-hard Bob Dylan fan and have been forever. Right now I also love Perfume Genius.” SKILLS YOU WANT TO MASTER? “I want to learn French, Spanish, pasta-making, the splits, and an Australian accent.” TOP RED CARPET MOMENTS BEAUTY ESSENTIALS? “I always keep a facial mist and a hand cream in my bag.” MOST TREASURED PIECE OF JEWELRY? “I have quite a few. My grandmother’s ring is No. 1, and then an antique turquoise wedding…

All the Frills Count on ultra-girlie flounces and fluff for a major mood lift. Setting the TONE The runway’s biggest color trends are nothing if not happy-making. MINT GREEN BARBIE PINK BABY BLUE CANARY YELLOW You Know You Want It We fell hard for Proenza Schouler’s spring show. Hit the cool art-lady vibe in painterly prints and menswear separates. UNDER WRAPS Flaunt what you’ve got in bras that are too pretty to hide. Touchy Feely We can’t wait to get our hands on these tactile accessories. MOSAIC SUNGLASSES COZY TEXTURES RAFFIA & LEATHER CORD PENDANTS ROPE SANDALS…

1 SOUPED-UP SILVER After an athleisure-heavy year, few things are more enticing than a sultry, sparkly number—or an occasion to wear one. 2 High-Chroma Hues A few of these turned-up colors are sure to brighten any day. 3 CHIC SWEATSHIRTS Designers upgrade the stay-at-home staple with sleek fits and fun graphics. Tip: Take the look up a notch by layering in a button-front blouse, à la Brandon Maxwell. 4 MAJOR MASKS There’s no shortage of ways to boost the face cover’s cool factor. 5 PALM SPRINGS PRINTS Consider these joyful SoCal-inspired patterns your ticket to a breezy poolside vibe. 6 OUT OF THE WOODS This season saw some of the industry’s buzziest labels turn forest floors into fashion runways. The only things more memorable? The inventive looks that walked down…

Morning Rituals My husband and I like to start our day with 15 minutes of dedicated prayer to meditate and set our intentions. With this, coffee, and a hearty breakfast, I can take on the world. In the Mood I feel the most badass when I have already moved my body in the morning and I’m wearing a comfortable, chic outfit that shows off my curves. Oh, and a good Beyoncé song is on. Her Routine As a new mommy, it’s been important for me to take time for myself. I’ve been keeping up with yoga, acupuncture, and my skin-care routine, which I like to keep minimal so that I feel put-together. For a good glow, I use the St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse with the Luxe mitt…

As senior vice president, sales director for Sotheby’s jewelry department in New York, Frank Everett doesn’t dispute the fact that he has a dream job. After starting his career in the restaurant industry, Everett transitioned to sales for major jewelers like Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., and Harry Winston before making the jump to the storied auction house. “To get to work with every brand, every maker, every period of jewelry, and every style is like a dream,” he says. Most impressively, his encyclopedic knowledge of the subject and of the history of fashion is entirely self-taught. “One day I just started collecting books, reading about Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels and also the great ladies of style of the 20th century, and I was hooked,” he says. The library…

You have three cats! What are their personalities like? I have Mortimer, or Morty; Magdalena, or Maggie; and Thomas. Morty’s my first-born son—he’s 31⁄2 years old—and when I got him, I’d take him everywhere with me in a cat backpack. He’s the most high-maintenance, but he’s so cuddly and sweet. He was lonely, so then I got Maggie: She’s a classic cat, very aloof and doesn’t give me too much attention. And then I just adopted Thomas. I received a text from a friend saying they had found some kittens and asking if I wanted to foster one. I fell in love with her because she’s the best kitty in the world, and now that she’s part of the family, I love her so much. They all have such unique…

This March marks our one-year anniversary of living in a pandemic. It’s easy to look back and regret not having all the wonderful experiences this horrifying, bat-borne scourge took from us: hugging our friends, going to a movie, wearing our new nipple tassels at Coachella. But if you think about it, the pandemic also saved us from a lot of crappy stuff. Let’s face it: A normal year is still packed with suboptimal experiences, from dental checkups to the Victoria’s Secret semiannual sale. (I’m still looking for the woman who elbowed me in the neck in 2009 over a Pink camo hoodie. I’m not angry; I’d just like some tips.) As we stare down the final months of plague living, I thought it might help to point out some of…

Cover: AB+DM/The Only Agency; styling: Julia von Boehm; sittings editor: Katie Bofshever/A-Frame Agency; hair: Gregory Russel/The Wall Group; makeup: Doniella Davy; manicure: Ashlie Johnson/The Wall Group; set design: Daniel Horowitz/Jones Management; production: Kelsey Stevens Productions p. 19: AB+DM/The Only Agency p. 23: Clockwise from top left: Alexander Saladrigas/Cerutti + Co.; Charlotte Hadden/Together Associates; Emman Montalvan p. 24: Clockwise from top left: AB+DM/The Only Agency; Chrisean Rose (2) p. 26: From top: AB+DM/The Only Agency; courtesy Chrisean Rose; courtesy Ahmad Barber; courtesy Donte Maurice; AB+DM/The Only Agency p. 28: Clockwise from top right: Charlotte Hadden/Together Associates; courtesy @stylebynolan; courtesy @happygirlblog_; AB+DM p. 29: Clockwise from top left: Carter Smith/Copious Management; courtesy Chelsea_vonmach; Shaniqua Jarvis/IMG Lens; no credit p. 30: Clockwise from top left: courtesy Carrie Batan; courtesy Amanda Seyfried; courtesy Lily…

@InStyle such a great person for your [January] cover!!! Villanelle is my absolute favorite and Jodie Comer is so deeply talented! Made my day! —@SAILORSOMETHNG POWERFUL PRAISE As a Black senior, mother, and grandmother, I was very happy to have received my December issue with Viola Davis on the cover. She represents so much for our girls of color. Thank you for sharing that with your readers! —CAROL HENDRICK, Gilroy, Calif. VIVACIOUS VIOLA The December cover of InStyle magazine is truly a work of art. Viola Davis is an extremely talented and beautiful human being, so you definitely had a great subject for the photo. The styling of the suit and the angle of the shot were fantastic. I always look forward to reading your magazine, and I’m glad that…

GOLDEN HOUR For spring 2021, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli took the brand’s signature Rockstud motif to new heights with the new All Over Spike bag. Completely covered with boxy brass Roman studs, the new style is a one-and-done outfit-maker. For the Win Coach teams up with Champion on a range of gender-fluid streetwear and accessories that is equal parts elevated and sporty (think: iconic turn-lock closures in fiery red and cool blue). Cult Classics Selena Gomez and Kaia Gerber can’t get enough of Eterne’s basics, and neither can we. The minimalist designs can be worn day or night and in any season—i.e., they’re perfect stay-at-home companions. CLOSET CLASSIC Fanm Mon From its exuberant silhouettes to its vibrant colors, this Brooklyn-based label gets so much right. But its most impressive flourish? Wonderfully…

“I have such admiration for how sassy and free and playful you are on red carpets.”—ELLA HUNT ELLA HUNT: Helen, I don’t know if you remember this, but we met once at an Oscars party. I was 16, and my best friend, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and I had this fantasy of one day being our generation’s Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench. We went up to you, and you were so sweet. I find big events stressful, but you made my night. HELEN MIRREN: Oh, good! You learn to love those events. I like to sit in a corner and watch the amazing parade of personalities and clothes. I don’t care if anyone comes over to talk to me. [laughs] EH: I have such admiration for how sassy and free…

How did you first meet? LILY COLLINS: We were sitting near each other at the Heavenly Bodies Met Gala in 2018 and started talking about all these things we had in common. A few months later we went to Prague to do a commercial together. Four months after that we shot Mank. It was very kismet. AMANDA SEYFRIED: The commercial was a little intimidating since it was my first Lancôme shoot, but because I was doing it with Lily, it felt way warmer. And then we both got to do this other dream job with [director David] Fincher. I love that we are on this ride together. What have you both been up to during quarantine? LC: My fiancé [Charlie McDowell] taught me how to surf. I’ve learned to let…

I know you have a thing for red lipstick. What’s your signature shade? When you first get a red lipstick, you think you’ve got the one. Then you start to broaden out a bit. Now I’ve got hundreds. I find blue-toned reds really complementary. These days I’m being bolder and braver and rocking a red lipstick for lunch. Why not? What products, besides red lipstick, make you feel good? What I have learned as I’ve gotten older is that moisturizing does 80 percent of the heavy lifting. If you’ve got clean skin, moisturize, drink a shit ton of water, and think happy thoughts, that’s what does it. I used to have really dry skin and would use those thick creams that feel like you’re putting on medicine. Clinique has this…

WHERE TO STAY Big Sur is a coastal community along the Pacific Coast Highway with little pockets of campgrounds, inns, galleries, and restaurants with beautiful views. The Great was inspired by its rocky coastline and redwood forests. When we visit, we like to stay at the Post Ranch Inn (1); it feels like staying at an elfin village of tree houses. Its store, Mercantile, is a great place to go for splurgy shopping. The architecture is amazing, and there are majestic sights and acres to explore. We also like Ventana Big Sur Resort (2), which is across the street and nestled in the woods, with lovely on-property hikes. WHERE TO EAT Our favorite is Sierra Mar (3) at Post Ranch Inn. It’s on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and the…

BOOKS “Genya Turovskaya’s poetry in The Breathing Body of This Thought (1) presents layers of language that broaden your mind and deepen your insight. The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson’s book about Winston Churchill, points to a different era and an example of leadership from a complicated and fascinating man. I also can’t wait to get my hands on Black, White, and the Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant, by John O. Morisano and Mashama Bailey, about their delicious restaurant the Grey. It’s housed in an old Greyhound Bus terminal in Savannah, Ga.” MOVIES “Any movie with Spencer Tracy, because great acting never gets old. He takes a long pause during the trial in Inherit the Wind (2) [far left] that would never be…

I’ve always admired my grandfather Stanley. He was born in the late 1800s in Calabria, Italy, and moved to Northfield, Vt., when he was 14 to find opportunity and build a new life in America. Back then that area was known for its stone quarries, so family members and other Italian immigrants taught him how to carve stone. By all accounts, he was a natural. He quickly learned how to sculpt large pieces into beautiful monuments. Eventually he started his own successful monument company in Peekskill, N.Y., which became our family business. My uncle, who was an architect and interior designer, would help with the designs, as would my father, who is an artist. It was truly the American dream. Growing up, I remember seeing my grandfather’s mallets, chisels, and…

AFTER A FULL YEAR IN QUARANTINE, What Have You Learned About Yourself? “Boredom isn’t so bad. In fact, it might actually be my preferred state.”CARRIE BATTAN Writer, “Shiny Happy Person,” p. 113 “That my control issues and fears didn’t stop when my whole family was safe at home with me. To be fully present means to let go.”AMANDA SEYFRIED Actress, “More than Cosmetic,” p. 78 “I am a superwoman disguised in sweatpants.”HOLLY CARTER Writer, “The Silk Press Story,” p. 80 “I’m far more resourceful and resilient than I knew, which has led me to develop relationships with new people who have opened my eyes and helped me grow.”LILY COLLINS Actress, “More than Cosmetic,” p. 78 “A healthy and loving relationship with myself is vital to harnessing my divine energy.”RAY C’MONE…

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Kamala Harris represents a lot of historic firsts—the first Indian-American to serve as a U.S. senator (Calif.) and, of course, the first woman and woman of color to become vice president of the United States. Her elegant hairstyle has also won her admirers. At the vice-presidential debate last fall, Harris walked onstage with a straight-but-not-too-straight style that had a subtle front flip. It was bouncy, it was beautiful, and it caused Black Twitter to light up with pride. Harris was rocking a silk press. And it’s not the first time this style has made its way to the White House. Former first lady Michelle Obama was also a fan of the silk press and wore the look almost every day during her eight years in office, says Johnny Wright, the…

BEAUTY EDITORS’ PICKS Crown Care Your hair could use some spring cleaning too. Hit refresh with these rejuvenating products that will show your scalp some extra love. THE BIG Chill Feeling flaky? Don’t fret. New York–based dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner offers a few tips on how to keep your complexion glowing during these cooler months. Beauty Chat Editor-approved products we can’t stop talking (and texting) about. Now you get to hear us sing their praises too. —MAYA ALLEN, beauty director —ADELAIDE GIESEY, beauty assistant “I’ll just spritz some fragrance, dress up, do my makeup, and pretend like I’m getting out of the house.” Self-Care with Sara “If I’m feeling a bit down during quarantine, I’ll just spritz some fragrance, dress up, do my makeup, and pretend like I’m getting out…

Back in 1998, when Gabriela Cámara was a young art student in Mexico City, she and some friends decided to open a neighborhood eatery with beachy vibes and local seafood. With that, Contramar, Cámara’s first seafood-focused haunt, was born. “We had no expectations,” she says. “It was a surprise that it took off, but it was also a lovely thing.” Contramar soon became synonymous with the city’s restaurant renaissance. Meanwhile, Cámara went from aspiring curator to respected chef with a spot on the Time 100 List; a MasterClass series; a cookbook, My Mexico City Kitchen; and a Gael García Bernal–produced Netflix documentary, A Tale of Two Kitchens, about her staff and the compassionate ethos by which she runs her establishments. Another surprise? The popularity of Contramar’s tuna tostada, which débuted…

PROFESSION Co-Founder & Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum LOCATION Los Angeles and New York City MANTRA “Every stage of my life is defined by not taking any crap.” Why She’s a Badass A jack-of-all-trades, Crenshaw is a lawyer, an activist, and a professor at Columbia Law School and the UCLA School of Law. Born in Canton, Ohio, during the throes of the civil-rights movement, Crenshaw followed in the footsteps of her father, who was studying law at the time of his death, to earn her J.D. from Harvard Law School and LL.M. from the University of Wisconsin Law School before co-founding the African American Policy Forum (AAPF). When she’s not giving lectures on civil rights and intersectionality (a term first coined by Crenshaw herself), she’s busy moderating…